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Overview |
CULVER | NSU | ||
| Location | Canton, MO | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 999 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | culver.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
CULVER | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,522 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,686 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
CULVER | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,246 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 1,208 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | 875/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CULVER | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CULVER | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $186 |
Diversity |
CULVER | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 17% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CULVER | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CULVER | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern State University is larger than than CULVER based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 999 students)
CULVER vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CULVER or NSU?
- Culver Stockton College is 356.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($28,700.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at CULVER than Northeastern State University ($28,700.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than CULVER ($9,669 vs. $20,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 11.8% lower than costs at Culver Stockton College ($8,292 vs. $9,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College than Northeastern State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culver Stockton College students is 154.3% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($21,686 vs. $8,528)
CULVER vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CULVER or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or CULVER .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 20 points higher than at CULVER (968)
- Incoming CULVER students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at CULVER (3.37)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than CULVER (97%)
CULVER vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CULVER or NSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NSU and CULVER.
- The graduation rate at CULVER is higher than Northeastern State University (41% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Culver Stockton College earn on average $400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CULVER graduates. ($18,000 vs. $25,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than CULVER graduates. ($186 vs. $258)
- More CULVER graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/